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Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Day 1
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Day 2 Agenda
Friday, November 6, 2026
Day 3 Agenda
November 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM — November 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
NCSAB Registration and Gold Seal Exhibitors Open

Registration and Gold Seal Exhibitors

November 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM — November 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
NCSAB Participants Are Invited to all CSAVR Sessions 9 am – Noon

9:00 am - CSAVR General Session #4

10:30 am - CSAVR General Session #5

11:30 am - CSAVR Closing Session

November 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM — November 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM
NCSAB Executive Committee Meeting

For NCSAB Executive Committee and Guests Only

November 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM — November 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
NCSAB Opening Session, Welcome and Introductions

Join us for our opening welcome session, where we recognize new state directors and attnedees and get a conference overview.

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Greg Trapp, J.D.
November 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM — November 4, 2026 at 2:45 PM
NCSAB General Session #1: Rehabilitation Services Administration
November 4, 2026 at 2:45 PM — November 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
NCSAB Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peers and visit exhibits highlighting tools, technology, and services.

November 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM — November 4, 2026 at 3:45 PM
NCSAB General Session #2: Federal Policy Updates

Federal Policy Updates

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Catriona Macdonald
November 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM — November 4, 2026 at 4:45 PM
NCSAB General Session #2: Federal Policy Updates

Federal Policy Updates

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Tim Shaw
November 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM — November 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
NCSAB Welcome Reception & Gold Seal Exhibitor Showcase

Kick off your NCSAB conference experience with a welcome reception, where you'll catch up with industry colleagues, make new friends, and create connections. You'll also hear special presentations from our Gold Seal Exhibitors.

November 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM — November 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
NCSAB Registration and Exhibit Hall Open

Get your questions answered at the registration table and visit industry experts in our customized exhibit hall.

November 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM — November 5, 2026 at 8:45 AM
NCSAB Business Meeting & Committee Reports

The NCSAB Business Meeting provides members with the opportunity to conduct the official business of the National Council of State Agencies for the Blind. During the meeting, attendees will receive organizational updates, review committee reports, discuss emerging issues affecting agencies serving individuals who are blind, have low vision, or are deafblind, and take action on matters that guide the Council's priorities and future direction.

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Greg Trapp, J.D.
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Shirley Robinson
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Natasha Jerde
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Ashley Townsend
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Carlos Serván
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Juanita Barker
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Michael MacKillop
November 5, 2026 at 8:45 AM — November 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM
NCSAB General Session #4: 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance Updates

Stay informed on the latest developments related to changes to 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance)  and the implications for state vocational rehabilitation agencies and partners.

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Carol Pankow
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Casey Stone-Romero
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Cynthia Speight
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Julya Doyle
November 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM — November 5, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peer and visit exhibits highlighting the tools, technogy, resources, and services for blind, low vision, and deafblind.

November 5, 2026 at 9:45 AM — November 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
NCSAB General Session #5

Content to be announced

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Carol Pankow
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Casey Stone-Romero
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Cynthia Speight
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Julya Doyle
November 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM — November 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peer and visit exhibits highlighting the tools, technogy, resources, and services for blind, low vision, and deafblind.

November 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM — November 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM
NCSAB General Session #6

Content to be announced

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Dorothy Young
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Dr. Edward Bell
November 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM — November 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peer and visit exhibits highlighting the tools, technogy, resources, and services for blind, low vision, and deafblind.

November 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM — November 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Working Lunch: Blazing Trails in the Face of Change

Working Lunch Content To Be Announced

November 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM — November 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peer and visit exhibits highlighting the tools, technogy, resources, and services for blind, low vision, and deafblind.

August 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
NCSAB Concurrent Sessions #1

Concurrent session topics to be announced.

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Catriona Macdonald
August 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
NCSAB Concurrent Sessions #1

Concurrent session topics to be announced.

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Erica Kress
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Melva Henderson
August 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
NCSAB Concurrent Sessions #1

Concurrent session topics to be announced.

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Juanita Barker
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Kira Hollywood
November 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM — November 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peer and visit exhibits highlighting the tools, technogy, resources, and services for blind, low vision, and deafblind.

August 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
NCSAB Concurrent Sessions #1

Concurrent session topics to be announced.

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Dr. Tammi Williams
August 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
NCSAB Concurrent Sessions #1

Concurrent session topics to be announced.

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Kendra Farrow
August 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
NCSAB Concurrent Sessions #1

Concurrent session topics to be announced.

November 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM — November 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peer and visit exhibits highlighting the tools, technogy, resources, and services for blind, low vision, and deafblind.

August 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
NCSAB Concurrent Sessions #1

Concurrent session topics to be announced.

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Crystal Garry
August 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
NCSAB Concurrent Sessions #1

Concurrent session topics to be announced.

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Abigail Mayland, MAESL
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Jennifer Pelletier, MT-BC, COMS
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Kia Sadler, M.Ed VRT
August 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
NCSAB Concurrent Sessions #1

Concurrent session topics to be announced.

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Yasmin Avila Guillen
November 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM — November 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peer and visit exhibits highlighting the tools, technogy, resources, and services for blind, low vision, and deafblind.

November 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM — November 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
NCSAB General Session #6

Content to be announced

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Beth Gaertner, MS, CRC
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Dr. Kyle Walker
November 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peer and visit exhibits highlighting the tools, technogy, resources, and services for blind, low vision, and deafblind.

November 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM — November 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
NCSAB Registration and Exhibit Hall Open

Get your questions answered at the registration table and visit industry experts in our customized exhibit hall.

November 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM — November 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM
NCSAB General Session #8

Session content to be announced

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Kevin Markel
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Eden Hagelman, Ph.D.
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Tyler Thompson
November 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM — November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peers and visit exhibits highlighting tools, technology, and services.

November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM — November 6, 2026 at 10:45 AM
NCSAB Concurrent Sessions #1

Concurrent session topics to be announced.

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Melinda Paninski
November 6, 2026 at 10:45 AM — November 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peers and visit exhibits highlighting tools, technology, and services.

November 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM — November 6, 2026 at 11:45 AM
NCSAB Concurrent Sessions #1

Concurrent session topics to be announced.

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Greg Trapp, J.D.